Rodney Scott

Born: 10/16/1953 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-11 | Final Game: 1982-08-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Rodney Darrell Scott

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Biography

Rodney Scott was a professional baseball player born in 1953, whose career spanned from 1975 until 1982. As a position player, he made an impact primarily as a speedy outfielder and infielder, known for his exceptional base-running ability. Over the course of 690 games in Major League Baseball, Scott accumulated 504 hits, achieving a batting average of .236. He contributed 150 runs batted in and hit 3 home runs, but his true value to his teams was reflected in his remarkable 205 stolen bases, showcasing his aggressive style of play and strategic acumen on the base paths. Scott played during a time in baseball characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His speed and agility allowed him to exploit defenses, and he was often a key component in his team's running game. While he may not have been a power hitter, Scott's ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners. His contributions helped pave the way for a new generation of players who would embrace speed and athleticism as essential elements of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
690	2132	316	504	43	26	3	150	205	281	291	0.236	0.326	0.285	0.612	-4739.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1975	KCR	AL	48	15	13	1	0	0	0	0	4	1	3	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	WSN	NL	7	10	3	4	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	OAK	AL	133	364	56	95	4	4	0	20	33	43	50	0.261	.264 (-1%)	.329 (+4%)	.401 (-27%)	.730 (-13%)	-747.3
1978	CHC	NL	78	227	41	64	5	1	0	15	27	43	41	0.282	.257 (+9%)	.323 (+25%)	.378 (-17%)	.702 (+2%)	364.6
1979	WSN	NL	151	562	69	134	12	5	3	42	39	66	82	0.238	.265 (-10%)	.329 (-3%)	.397 (-26%)	.727 (-16%)	-1617.7
1980	WSN	NL	154	567	84	127	13	13	0	46	63	70	75	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.326 (-6%)	.387 (-25%)	.714 (-16%)	-1752.3
1981	WSN	NL	95	336	43	69	9	3	0	26	30	50	35	0.205	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-4%)	.368 (-32%)	.688 (-19%)	-986.3
1982	WSN	NL	14	25	2	5	0	0	0	1	5	3	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	NYY	AL	10	26	5	5	0	0	0	0	2	4	2	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	18	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	NLCS	MON	5	18	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	443	408	959	1197	47	222
3B	64	52	45	104	11	15
OF	11	9	14	1	1	0
SS	153	94	192	283	27	52

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	KCA	2B	9	0	5	2	0	1
1975	KCA	SS	8	3	3	10	2	1
1976	MON	2B	6	1	2	3	0	1
1976	MON	SS	3	1	4	5	0	1
1977	OAK	2B	71	63	139	175	12	31
1977	OAK	3B	5	3	2	3	0	0
1977	OAK	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1977	OAK	SS	70	25	59	95	9	18
1978	CHN	2B	6	4	16	10	1	1
1978	CHN	3B	59	49	43	101	11	15
1978	CHN	OF	10	9	14	1	1	0
1978	CHN	SS	6	2	4	7	1	1
1979	MON	2B	113	112	301	324	13	71
1979	MON	SS	39	36	61	97	8	11
1980	MON	2B	129	128	287	380	12	73
1980	MON	SS	21	21	52	52	6	15
1981	MON	2B	93	92	187	278	8	41
1982	MON	2B	12	5	17	17	1	3
1982	NYA	2B	4	3	5	8	0	0
1982	NYA	SS	6	6	9	17	1	5